11:39am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
Housing, transport, employment, an ageing population, the environment - how do we manage those and other big issues in the western Bay of Plenty over the next... Read More
11:06am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
Tauranga is set to turn from a sunny, seaside city to ground zero for one of New Zealand biggest music battles. Battle of the Bands - National Championship has... Read More
10:52am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
The man charged with the murder of Lynace Parakuka - whose body was found in the grounds of a Rotorua School on September 7 - can now be named as Jason Wiremu... Read More
10:31am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
He was disgusted and disappointed. 'Yes, certainly a bit stink about it.” Leonard Harris' beloved Papamoa Beach, his haven, had been defiled. 'I was watching... Read More
09:39am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
Details of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex itinerary for their upcoming visit to New Zealand have been released today by Prime Minister Jacinda... Read More
09:02am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
The 2018-2019 cruise ship season is officially underway in the Bay of Plenty. The Majestic Princess arrived in town today as she completed her maiden voyage to... Read More
07:55am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds or afternoon sea breezes. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 20 and an overnight low of 10... Read More
07:45am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
White crosses are placed along State Highway 2, just along from Quarry Road, have been knocked over. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline on Thursday morning... Read More
07:14am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
Bay of Plenty rugby's under 16s have finished third in the Chiefs region tournament completed this week at Rotorua Boys' High School. A 26-7 win over... Read More
07:06am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
An Eastern Bay GP who goes above and beyond to train the next generation of doctors has been recognised with a prestigious award. Te Kaha Medical Centre GP Rachel... Read More
06:53am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
A 31-year-old Rotorua man is appearing in court today after allegedly failing to stop for Police twice on Thursday. The man failed to stop a vehicle for Police... Read More
06:44am Fri 05 Oct, 2018
A flower with an unusual name and an unusual smell is set to bloom in Tauranga this week. The Corpse Flower at the Display House in Robbins Park, Cliff Road,... Read More